Bonding and Placenta Delivery September 5, 2021Happy tears, skin to skin and babies first attempt to breast feed help produce stronger levels of oxytocin. Which strengthen the uterine contractions that help the placenta separate and deliver.
Birth Positions May 4, 2021Most Common Birth Positions on Legaci Birth 1. Standing Up Pros: Gravity helps the baby to move down and apply pressure onto the cervix. The dilation of the cervix becomes...
What is An OP, Sunny Side Up, Posterior Birth? May 3, 2021What is an OP birth? An OP birth is when the baby’s back is spine-to-spine with the mother. Why Should I Avoid This: If your baby is in the posterior...
How To Have A Lotus Birth April 28, 2021How to Have A Lotus Birth Lotus Birth is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut, so that the baby remains attached to the placenta until the cord naturally separates...
6 Tips To Avoid Tearing During Birth April 28, 2021Avoid Tearing During Birth Many women experience tearing during childbirth, as the baby stretches the vagina and perineum. Small, skin-deep tears are first-degree tears. They may burn when you urinate but they...
Braxton Hicks Vs. Contractions April 9, 2021Braxton-Hicks Vs Contractions Braxton Hicks: Irregular - Won’t follow a pattern or come closer together over time. Change - Braxton Hicks will stop if you move, rest or change position Weak- Braxton...
